Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens’ Party suffered a setback after one of its candidates in the by-election withdrew from the race. Adam Mohamed greeting President William Ruto during his State House Visit. Adan Mohamed, also known as Kiongozi, withdrew from the race weeks after being nominated by the DCP to run for the Banisa Constituency parliamentary seat in Mandera County. Did Adan Mohamed visit State House? According to a report by the Nation, before dropping out of the race, Mohamed had visited the State House, sparking questions on whether it was the reason behind his decision. . Photos shared online showed Mohamed, who was set to run under the DCP ticket, alongside his UDA rival Ahmed Barre Maalim Hassan and President William Ruto at State House. Before stepping down on August 5, Mohamed had affirmed his commitment to vying for the parliamentary seat.
He stated that he would not be intimidated or coerced into stepping down or joining another political party. “The people of Banisa have told me that I should be on the ballot with this party called DCP. So I want to tell people who are spreading rumours that there is no day under this sun. No person can push me to pull out of this race.” “I am set and I am ready to hit the ground. We would like to tell the IEBC not to waste our time. The people of Banisa have been lacking a Member of Parliament for almost three years. Their voice has not been heard for all that time,” Mohamed said. However, this political stance was swayed, and he stepped down from the race. Was Adan unveiled to vie under DCP? Mohamed had been unveiled as the DCP flagbearer for the highly anticipated November 27 by-elections.
The withdrawal is a significant setback for Gachagua’s DCP party, which is preparing for its first election since its establishment in May this year. The Banisa Constituency parliamentary seat has remained vacant since the tragic death of MP Kullow Maalim Hassan in a horrific car accident on May 28, 2023. DCP Mbeere North candidate quits This comes days after Duncan Mbui, a leading aspirant in the upcoming Mbeere North by-election, quit Gachagua’s party. Mbeere North by-election candidate Duncan Mbui (pictured) quit the DCP party. In a public statement, Mbui slammed the DCP party, stating that it operated like a members’ club controlled by a few individuals. Citing endless frustrations from the party, Mbui stated that he had ditched Gachagua’s party and run for the Mbeere North Parliamentary Seat as an independent candidate. He reiterated his commitment to winning the seat, despite not being affiliated with any political party.
By Faith Chandianya
